Explore the colorful coral reef underwater in Marsa Alam, Egypt's Red Sea.
Egypt · Sharm local reefs

Temple

Best time to dive

January to December

What you might see

  • Eagle rayPossible
  • Moray eelLikely

Sightings are seasonal probabilities, not promises - even in peak season nature does its own thing.

Certification & difficulty

Open Water

Snorkelling

Snorkel-friendly - Possible over the shallow pinnacle tops in calm conditions

Safety notes

Swim-through crack in the main pinnacle from the 1995 Sharm earthquake (navigable, not hazardous); boat traffic at the mooring; buoyancy control needed near coral pinnacles

Permits & fees

None

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Location

Nearest hub: Sharm el-Sheikh

This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.

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